Type
Type II pollinator, traditional cultivar
Pecan variety
Stuart Pecan
A classic, vigorous pecan cultivar with medium to large nuts. It remains common in older southern plantings and can serve as a pollinizer for Type I trees.
Season
late fall
Best for
warm climates, home orchards
About Stuart
Stuart is a historic, long-lived pecan cultivar with medium-sized nuts and dependable quality. It has been widely planted in the Southeast, although its scab resistance is limited.
Growing Stuart Pecan
Stuart is a Type II cultivar and needs a Type I pollinizer for good nut set. Allow for a very large mature tree and manage scab carefully where rainfall and humidity are high.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all pecan, see the complete guide.
How to grow PecanOther pecan varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.